Artist Francis Baker is an artist who doesn’t just create to inspire, he creates to bring pertinent sociopolitical issues to the forefront — and not just sociopolitical issues but issues that affect the human condition overall. Baker explains the idea behind Armament, a current work in progress: “I created this work, inspired by the Egyptians and the ‘Arab spring’. The visual starting …
New York’s Week in Fashion: Vera Wang x Oscar de la Renta x Honor.
Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week has once again landed in New York covering the streets with models, designers, press, and fashion maniacs. Designers are showcasing their Spring 2012 ready- to- wear collections after months of preparation. Here at Quiet Lunch we’ll be sharing our favorite collections from this season from well known designers like Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Philip Lim and …
A Visit to the New Mumbai.
Tobias Revell makes our brains hurt. Let’s put it like this, you know how Onion News can seem like the real news to a person who is watching it for the first time? Well, that is what we went through with Revell’s project, New Mumbai. At first we said, “Wait, is this shit real?” Then, as we delved deeper into …
The Pie Hole: Lady Lavender.
Although it’s fall, these next few days will still have a taste of summer on its lips; and so can you, if you follow this recipe to the tee. Borrowed from Kelly at Eat Yourself Skinny!, this recipe will give you the Indian summer that you deserve. .↓ Ingredients.↓ • 2 cups water • 1/2 cup sugar • 1/4 cup agave nectar (or …
(HUF)fing the Fall Air.
HUF can do no wrong and, in this case, they only did right with their new Fall/Winter 2012 collection by sticking to familiar basics while improving on designs that we already love. → Click Here to Purchase ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
Bald-Its.
If looking in the mirror wasn’t enough to remind you that you’re going bald, then these balding post-its may be just the thing you need to help you embrace your changing physique. Add a little self-effacing humor to your life with these creatively crafted reminders! Have a looksy for yourself: Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
A Night with the Abbott.
Last week Quiet Lunch stopped by Angel Orensanz Foundation, Inc. for the premier of Burton‘s movie 13 but on top of seeing one of the sickest skate films ever, we were also anticipating performances by Wu patriarch, the RZA, and Brooknam newcomers, Flatbush Zombies. We strolled up to the venue and was automatically taken aback by the line that seemed to …
New York’s Week in Fashion: Calvin Klein x Anna Sui x DKNY X Marc by Marc Jacobs.
Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week has once again landed in New York covering the streets with models, designers, press, and fashion maniacs. Designers are showcasing their Spring 2012 ready- to- wear collections after months of preparation. Here at Quiet Lunch we’ll be sharing our favorite collections from this season from well known designers like Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Philip Lim and lesser- …
Failing to “Coexist”.
Coexist is the second album to come from the UK-based band The xx since their self-titled debut album, which was released in 2009. This much anticipated second album keeps up the minimalist trend of their debut, however, it takes a new approach to keeping their sound minimal. Unlike the first album, where each individual track could stand alone as a …
Ecoooooooooooo.
Light artist Ivan Navarro‘s Eco (2011) series is a deceptively intriguing display that plays with the concept of onomatopoeia. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
A Life to Live.
Yuna teamed up with Theophilus London for the tune “Live Your Life”. The song is distant but ethereal and London treads lightly, making the collaboration air tight and just right. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” …
On the Grid.
We have a treat for all the Tetris junkies. Being that you are probably an adult and it’s difficult for you to show your love for the game without someone accusing you of having a Peter Pan complex; Kim HyunJoo’s grid sofa allows you to be a bit more discreet… kind of. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
Pocket Sized Vacays.
With the colder seasons approaching, you may find yourself longing for the warm breezes of summer and spring, looking at your shorts with sour remembrance and, most of all, contemplating suicide. But before you slit your wrists or force your spouse to find you sprawled out Kurt Cobain style, let Valulot & Dyèvre cure what ails ya! Part of the MINIFLUX …
Curb Your Tee.
Let’s face it, t-shirts these days are far too enthusiastic. They’re either riddled with blatant messages that implore you to obey or slathered with crazy patterns that make your mind twirl — enough! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we …
New York’s Week in Fashion: Marc Jacobs x Thom Browne X Victoria Beckham.
Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week has once again landed in New York covering the streets with models, designers, press, and fashion maniacs. Designers are showcasing their Spring 2012 ready- to- wear collections after months of preparation. Here at Quiet Lunch we’ll be sharing our favorite collections from this season from well known designers like Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Philip Lim and lesser- …
Bars of Freedom.
Built by Marco Cianfanelli, this magnificent sculpture commemorates 50th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s arrest by apartheid police. The sculpture includes 50 steel columns that symbolize prison bars. When you view them at certain angles, Mandela’s face appears. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative …
Bombed.
Remember those rocket shaped cappuccino thingamajigs we showed you a while back? Take a look at these Bombs Away shot glasses. Made from high-quality double-walled borosilicate glass, they feature an authentic looking bomb compartment that makes you feel like a B-52 pilot who’s drunk off his ass. Get them →here←! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
Still Life.
Model: Irina Nikolaeva Photographer: Natalia Alaverdian Magazine: Harper’s Bazaar Russia May 2012 Source Fashion Editorial Curated by Francine Lucas.↓ Francine Lucas.noise-and-ambition.blogspot.com/
Road Kill Proof.
Backpacks are usually cumbersome if your mode of transport has 2 wheels. And who wants to look like a messenger everyday on their way to work or their next class? So we were kind of giddy when we came across a dope shell shaped back pack. ↓ Cyclus Pangolin .↓ This brain bucket will definitely give you a modern futuristic look …
Smoke ‘Em Out!
Smith Journal collaborated with renowned Victorian grower, gatherer, hunter and cook Rohan Anderson to build a pioneer-style cold smokehouse on his property just outside Ballarat. This short film by Melbourne-based production studio Commoner captures the vision of the smokehouse build and the story of Anderson’s motivation. A step-by-step account of the process is featured in Smith Journal volume four, on sale now. …
Cloud Over Calgary.
Calgary based artist and filmmaker Caitlind Brown created a whimsical installation for this year’s Nuit Blanche in Calgary, which took place a few nights ago. Simply titled, Cloud, the installation is made from 5,000 reappropriated domestic light bulbs. Participants are allowed to walk through a shower of rain-like pull string switches and illuminate the cloud at their on will. More info here. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
Nesting Made Easy.
French designers Daniel Pouzet and Fred Frety have created ‘Nestrest’, an outdoor pod for contemporary brand, Dedon. The Nestrest sits on the ground or hangs from a tree, creating a safe and comfortable environment for its users. One of Dedon’s signature pieces, it brings the user closer to nature while still providing some much needed shelter. To enjoy this organic contraption, click →here←. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
Wallowing in Ashes.
“The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn…” – Jean-Louis “Jack” Kerouac Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
275 Days and Counting.
Artist David Leitner is using his 275 Days project as a way to improve his artistic skills. From what we’re seeing here, Leitner’s artistic skills need no improving. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. …
Salty About It.
Salt installation artist Motoi Yamamoto frequently creates awe inspiring works that seem almost impossible to make. The labyrinth being shown today was done at Bellevue Arts Museum over a one week period (Feb 27 – Mar 4, 2012) for the exhibition “Making Mends” which went on view March 1 – May 27, 2012. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
In the Navy.
Kilo Kish recently released some kaleidoscopic visuals for her single “Navy”. Directed by Ben Rayner and Kish herself, the video turns Gotham City into a tasty dreamscape and even sees a cameo from Jessie Boykins III. Preorder the physical “12 →here← and get it digitally →here←. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
The Romney Tapes — An Op-Ed.
In case you have been living under a rock for the last twenty-four hours, or hiking through a remote, wifi-inaccessible area, or simply avoiding the news (because it’s always bad) and the internet (because it’s always there), then you probably wouldn’t have heard about the leaked Romney video that went viral last night. A camera hidden from view at a …
Matchstick Munchies.
If there were a time when we desperately wish that knew Japanese, that time would be now. These adorable matchstick cookies from Kanon look almost too cool to eat and although we aren’t fluent in Japanese, we gathered that they are pretty easy to make on your own. Simply put, they are finely sugar cookies dipped in colored icing. Click …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ Sept 17th, 2012. – September 23rd, 2012.
This week’s issue sees an appearance by the Abbott himself, the RZA. Quiet Lunch catches up with the RZA backstage at Burton’s launch of the movie 13. Also, after much listening, we finally put our two cents in on The xx’s new album Coexist. Unflinchingly Yours, Quiet Lunch Staff. Stay Tuned! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Stacks & Terry.
Our friends over at SUPRA just released the Pro + Am Collection. It features four signature pro model shoes redesigned by four different Ams (meaning amateurs). Skater Terry Kennedy‘s signature edition, Stacks, are the first pair to drop in the collection. Kevin Romar collaborated with the design colorway. Dubbed, TK + Romar Stacks, the sneaks sport a unique, black, nappy suede upper with …
Micah On Acid.
The work of Micah Lidberg seems to celebrate the end of summer with a hit of acid. Lidberg creates a world that possesses a strong dose of frightful beauty. His pieces are surrealistically playful but somewhat tormented. We caught up with Lidberg and asked our usual questions: On his inspiration: “I think Nature has always been a big influence. When I …
Type of Emotions.
Artist Casey Weldon creates some offhandedly creepy portraits that masks the authenticity of human emotion by incorporation frequently used emoticons. In a way, the series depicts the eclipsing of human expression. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative …
Pasta in the City.
There are times when a product’s packaging just does it for you. Even if it’s something that you do not necessarily need, the right packaging can convince you that you do. If that is case, then we need about a lifetime supply of NYC Spaghetti. “The NYC Spaghetti started as a university project where I had to repackage a diffcult item. My choice was …
A Visit to the Car Graveyard.
These cars at CMP Block in Taiwan have been half buried and landscaped over. This installation sees an interesting new use for automobiles that are way pass their prime. It’s also a great way to prevent car thief, providing that you’re up to the task of digging your car out of the ground every morning. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
Look, Jim… No Hands.
You are at a game, concert, or some outdoor festivities and you want want to capture your favorite moment but you may have your hands full. Alas, what if there was a wireless camcorder you could use with no hands? Look no further because Looxcie has just answered your call. Here is a demo of how this device works: The …
Going for That Diamond Look.
In their video for “Diamond Look”, Montreal based foursome, TOPS, poke a little fun at the day in the life of a male model. Interlaced with scenes of everyday model life i.e. rooftop games of soccer, watching television together on the couch, and running after a girl on a bike — all done shirtless — are also scenes of the models as …
Getting Your Hands On a Magnum.
Yeah, we know. This is the coolest hairdryer ever and your head is about to explode. But, here’s the thing, it’s going to be damn near impossible to get your hands on one. Being that the 357 Magnum Hairdryer by Jerdon was a scorching hot vintage find in late 2010, everyone bought them like they were going out of style …
Round and Round at Burning Man.
The only thing more kickass than Burning Man is a hula cam at Burning Man. Check out this interesting experiment by Rob Volkel done at this year’s Burning Man festival. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” …
Estroiezioni. (NSFW)
Photographer Sabrina Baruzzi‘s Estroiezioni series is a torturous transformation of what can be expelled from the human body. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
In Love with a Banshee.
It isn’t necessarily fair to compare an artist to another artist during an album review but it is something that we are seriously considering doing at the moment. It’s not like we haven’t done it before. After all, we’re not doing it to diminish the artist’s body of work — in fact, we view it as a compliment. Great minds …
Tale of the Smoking Skull.
Photographer Romain Laurent‘s Burnout sees an aesthetically pleasing manipulation of smoke and sunshine. Literalizing the concept of a hot head, Laurent creates a whimsical display that has the impact of a full feature film. BURNOUT from Romain Laurent on Vimeo. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …
Always Milky Silky.
A union of illustrator Madalina Andronic & designer Claudiu Stefan, The Awe♥some Project is an “experimental journey of a multidisciplinary creative duo through the awesome milky-silky world of porcelain, with a touch of Romanian folklore.” Consisting of everything from vases to cutlery rests, our most favorite piece to come out of the project is their groovy porcelain collar. To order this item, contact …
Above Social Media.
Taxi highlights the work of international street artist “Above” and his recent manifesto against the overbearing presence of social media in our in our everyday lives. The video is a 5 day time-lapse video of his messages painted on a wall during the GALORE festival in Copenhagen, Denmark earlier this month. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
New York’s Week in Fashion: Alexander Wang x Suno x Zero + Maria Cornejo.
Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week has once again landed in New York covering the streets with models, designers, press, and fashion maniacs. Designers are showcasing their Spring 2012 ready- to- wear collections after months of preparation. Here at Quiet Lunch we’ll be sharing our favorite collections from this season from well known designers like Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Philip Lim and lesser- …
Colagens.
Pedro Varela‘s Colagens is an even-flowing work that bleeds incessantly across the walls. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com